On June 29, 2023, large-scale celebrations were held in Turkmenistan with the participation of President Serdar Berdimuhamedov in honor of the opening of the new city of Arkadag. The implementation of this megaproject is planned in two stages. As part of the completed first stage of development, 336 social, cultural and other facilities were erected. On June 16, with the participation of the President of Turkmenistan, the laying ceremony of the second phase of the construction of the new city...

On June 28, 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the Secretary General of the Union of Engineers and Architects of the Turkic World Ilyas Demirci, who arrived in Turkmenistan to participate in the celebrations on the occasion of the opening of the city of Arkadag. At the beginning of the meeting, I.Demirci presented the head of state with the medal "For outstanding services to the Turkic world", noting his huge personal contribution to the formation of the unique image of modern, dy...

On June 28, 2023, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov received the newly appointed Ambassador of Tajikistan to Turkmenistan Vafo Alibek Niyatbekzoda. Presenting his credentials, the diplomat conveyed to the head of state the words of greetings from the President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon, who emphasized the special importance of strengthening the traditional ties of friendship and constructive cooperation with Turkmenistan. Congratulating the Ambassador on his appointment, the President con...

On June 27, 2023, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Rashid Meredov met with the newly appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Tajikistan to Turkmenistan Vafo Niyatbekzoda, who presented copies of his credentials. During the meeting, the diplomats discussed the state of and prospects for bilateral cooperation in a wide range of areas. The Minister expressed the readiness of the Turkmen side to provide assistance and support in the implementati...

On June 22, 2023, as part of the visit of the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan Mahri Byashimova to the United Arab Emirates, negotiations were held with the Director General of the Emirates Center for Strategic Studies and Research Dr.Sultan Mohammed Al-Nuaimi. During the meeting, the Turkmen diplomat noted the commitment of Turkmenistan to the development of fraternal and friendly relations with the UAE and expressed hope for further strengthening of the Turkmen-Emirati rel...

On June 20, 2023, the international conference “Financial and investment support of water resources rational use measures” was held in Ashgabat in a hybrid mode. The forum was attended by the Deputy Heads of the relevant departments of Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, the UN Resident Coordinator in Turkmenistan, the Director of the Austrian Multi-Country Office, the UN Office for Project Services, the Coordinator of the UNECE national water dialogues, the Chairman of the Executive Commit...

On June 21, 2023, the signing ceremony of the Joint Communiqué took place at the office of the Permanent Mission of Turkmenistan to the United Nations in New York, marking the establishment of diplomatic relations between Turkmenistan and the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. Prior to the signing ceremony, constructive discussion was held between the Permanent Representative of Turkmenistan to the UN, Ambassador Aksoltan Ataeva, and the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Trinidad and...